Scientists Say Intermittent Fasting Could Make Weight Loss Easier
Intermittent fasting may offer a more sustainable path to weight loss for people who struggle with traditional dieting,…
Blood pressure and cholesterol gaps shrink among older adults with obesity
Over the last three decades, differences in unhealthy cholesterol levels and blood pressure between older adults with obesity…
Cardiovascular medicines are changing the health risks of obesity
People with obesity have worse cardiovascular health than people with normal weight, especially as they get older, right?…
The good, bad and ugly of GLP-1 weight-loss drugs: Ozempic scams, celebrity hype and nasty side effects
It seems like no matter where you go, from a family braai to office chatter, or even just…
Strengthening the metabolic alliance: exercise as an essential partner of obesity pharmacotherapy
Competing interests J.B. has received speaking fees from Novo Nordisk and Eli Lilly for educational activities related to…
Walking 45 minutes a day isn’t enough if you sit all day: Here’s why you need to keep moving all day
“I walk for 45 minutes every morning. So, I am healthy.” This is one of the most common…
GLP-1 weight loss pills may be bad thing for job insurance coverage
The new GLP-1 pills are likely to boost consumer demand for these popular weight-loss drugs. But it could…
Chester County has a new outdoor gym as a result of a national fitness campaign
Chester County has an elaborate new outdoor gym, installed as part of a national campaign to encourage exercise…
Why men die younger than women — and the tough guy paradox
Could being a tough guy become a deadly mistake? Women live longer than men, all over the world.…
Nutrition matters for GLP-1 drug users
We noticed it right away in 2005 when the first GLP-1 medication for people with diabetes hit the…
Obesity cases rising fastest in young adults
New cases of obesity are rising fastest in younger adults in England, a study suggests. Rates of new…
USC study links modified Mediterranean diet to longer lifespan
A plant- and fish-based, low-protein diet paired with small amounts of an amino acid commonly found in eggs,…